LG GT540 Quick Reference Manual page 211

WARNING: Precautions to take
when using the Pattern Lock
It is very important that you
remember the unlock pattern you
set. You will not be able to access
your phone if you use an incorrect
pattern 5 times. After attempting
the unlock pattern 5 times, you can
touch the Forget Pattern Option
and use your Google account
information to unlock your phone.
If you do not have Google
account, you don't create the
Google account on the phone,
or you forget it, you can use Hard
Reset.
5. Using Safe Mode and
Hard Reset
Using Safe mode
* To recover from malfunction
state of your phone
1. Turn off your phone and reboot.
While your phone is powering
back on, press and hold the
Home key during Android log is
displayed. Your phone will boot
all the way to the main screen
and display "safe mode" in
lower left corner.
2. Select Settings>
Applications>Manage
applications, and choose the
application then select an
Uninstall icon.
3. After uninstalling the
application, turn off and
reboot your phone.
* Using Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If it does not restore to the original
condition, use Hard Reset to
initialise your phone.
When your phone turns on and
the lock screen displays, press
and hold the volume up + Home
+ Search keys all at the same time
(for five seconds). When the pop
up screen is shown, choose OK to
reset your phone.
Please note, after you perform
Hard Reset, all your data and
applications on your phone will be
erased and cannot be reversed.
WARNING!
If you perform Hard Reset, all user
applications and user data will
be deleted. Please remember to
back up any important data before
performing Hard Reset.
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